JUNE 19, 2010
I have my mom to thank for first putting me in Spanish class in 3rd grade--when all I wanted to do after school was go to gymnastics class.
After years of Spanish classes in high school and college, after numerous Spanish immersion programs in Mexico, and after spending last summer in Guatemala, I have a really strong love of the language and Spanish-speaking countries. Also, my younger brother and I were raised by a Spanish-speaking woman (I consider her my "surrogate mom"). And, I grew up in in San Diego where the Mexican border was just 10 minutes away.
Now, given a choice of watching World Cup in English on ESPN or ABC...or on Univsion, I'll pick Univision.
You don't have to speak Spanish to enjoy the game on Univision. It's such a universal game, a simple sport. Whether or not you understand the langauge, it's just awesome to experience the passion of the commentators and the fans.
Really, there's just a few words you should understand in Spanish:
1) GOOOOOOLLLLLLLL. no explanation needed. ;)
2) La pelota= ball
3) Otra vez= again
4) Sigue! or Adelante! = go ahead!
5) juego= game
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
What are you reading? My favorite reads.
JUNE 15, 2010
It’s summer and a chance for a lot of people to catch up on their summer reading.
To borrow from NPR’s “Three Books” theme:
My Three Favorite Travel Writers:
Paul Theroux. Love his book: Riding the Iron Rooster—about his travels through China by rail. Train travel is the best way to see any country.
Anthony Bourdain. Actually, he’s both a food writer and travel writer. Bingo. My two loves.
Lonely Planet. Anything by Lonely Planet. The Travel Book. Travel guides.
My Three Favorite Picture Books:
Griffin and Sabine—By Nick Bantock. Always have loved the series.
Everyone Knows What a Dragon Looks Like—By Mercer Mayer. Loved his artwork ever since I was a little girl. One of my favorites to read to students.
Guess How Much I Love You—By Leann Marie Henry. So sweet. My favorite book to give for baby showers.
My Three Favorite Children’s Books:
The Phantom Tollbooth--By Norton Juster. Fun writing.
Where the Red Fern Grows—By Wilson Rawls. I still get choked up.
??? Will have to think a little while longer.
My Favorite Book to Give/Share:
This I Believe (NPR series)- The Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women
It’s summer and a chance for a lot of people to catch up on their summer reading.
To borrow from NPR’s “Three Books” theme:
My Three Favorite Travel Writers:
Paul Theroux. Love his book: Riding the Iron Rooster—about his travels through China by rail. Train travel is the best way to see any country.
Anthony Bourdain. Actually, he’s both a food writer and travel writer. Bingo. My two loves.
Lonely Planet. Anything by Lonely Planet. The Travel Book. Travel guides.
My Three Favorite Picture Books:
Griffin and Sabine—By Nick Bantock. Always have loved the series.
Everyone Knows What a Dragon Looks Like—By Mercer Mayer. Loved his artwork ever since I was a little girl. One of my favorites to read to students.
Guess How Much I Love You—By Leann Marie Henry. So sweet. My favorite book to give for baby showers.
My Three Favorite Children’s Books:
The Phantom Tollbooth--By Norton Juster. Fun writing.
Where the Red Fern Grows—By Wilson Rawls. I still get choked up.
??? Will have to think a little while longer.
My Favorite Book to Give/Share:
This I Believe (NPR series)- The Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women
Thursday, June 3, 2010
10 Random Newsy and Non-Newsy Things About Me.
June 3, 2010
1) Sunrise—my favorite time of day. But my favorite shift to work (and I’ve worked them all) is the nightshift--which starts at 2pm.
2) 1 year. How long I worked the graveyard shift--starting at 11pm and finishing at 8am. I was a writer/production assistant. It was one of my first jobs in TV news—15 years ago.
3) 6 years. How long I spent working the morning shift or some form of it—starting at 2:30am and ending by noon.
4) Mexico. My favorite country to visit.
5) 17. How many countries I’ve been fortunate to visit.
6) 7. The age I got a concussion after my dog ran me over on the sidewalk.
7) Medias de seda. One of my favorite cocktails. It translates into "Silk Stalkings" and is a popular drink from Mexico City.
8) Oriana Fallaci/ Christiana Amanpour-- women journalists I admire.
9) "Harvest of Hope"--documenting a day in life of a migrant worker; "30th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon"- stories/series I worked on and will always remember.
10) Uganda- where I’d like to go next in the world…after Norway. ;)
1) Sunrise—my favorite time of day. But my favorite shift to work (and I’ve worked them all) is the nightshift--which starts at 2pm.
2) 1 year. How long I worked the graveyard shift--starting at 11pm and finishing at 8am. I was a writer/production assistant. It was one of my first jobs in TV news—15 years ago.
3) 6 years. How long I spent working the morning shift or some form of it—starting at 2:30am and ending by noon.
4) Mexico. My favorite country to visit.
5) 17. How many countries I’ve been fortunate to visit.
6) 7. The age I got a concussion after my dog ran me over on the sidewalk.
7) Medias de seda. One of my favorite cocktails. It translates into "Silk Stalkings" and is a popular drink from Mexico City.
8) Oriana Fallaci/ Christiana Amanpour-- women journalists I admire.
9) "Harvest of Hope"--documenting a day in life of a migrant worker; "30th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon"- stories/series I worked on and will always remember.
10) Uganda- where I’d like to go next in the world…after Norway. ;)
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